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Falcon 20 vs Falcon 50

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
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Specifications
Falcon 20 Falcon 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1965 1979
Number produced 512 units 352 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $6 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 18.9 m
Height 5.3 m 7.0 m
Length 17.2 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 3 x 1,681 kgf
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Overview

The Falcon 20 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 863 km/h for the Falcon 20 vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 20 has an operational range of 3,350 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,802 m for the Falcon 20.

The Falcon 20 has been produced in 512 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $4.5M for the Falcon 20 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 20 first flew 13 years before the Falcon 50 (1963 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 20's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.